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High Drop-out Rate Alert
40% of students drop out or transfer from this specific course. Consider asking why on an open day.
BSc Sound Design
Edinburgh Napier University
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Creative Arts & Design
Course Score
D /58
Graduate Salary
£25,500Satisfaction
74%Degree Completion
60%Professional Jobs
56%Meaningful Work
65%Expected Starting Salary
bottom quartile nationallyTypical starting salary for Creative Arts & Design graduates
Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£25,500
typical starting salary
£25,000
£31,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Creative Arts & Design graduates nationally earn £18,000–£70,000 (1414 courses)HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen
AI & Your Career
Based on Anthropic research
High Exposure
AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.
Graduate Roles by AI Exposure
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